KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has destroyed smuggled and prohibited goods worth more than Rs7.36 billion in a joint operation in Karachi. The items included thousands of bottles of liquor, cigarettes, tobacco products, narcotics and other banned goods.
The destruction ceremony was jointly organised by the Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Karachi, and the Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, under the Customs Act, 1969.
According to a press release, authorities seized the goods after completing the required legal formalities. Officials destroyed the items in accordance with Customs General Order (CGO) 12/2002 and other applicable laws.
The ceremony took place at Plot No. 243, Deh Narathar, in Gadap Town, Karachi. Authorities supervised the process to ensure transparency, legal compliance and environmental protection.
Liquor, Cigarettes and Banned Products Destroyed
The seized goods included thousands of bottles of liquor and beer, counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco products, shisha-related items, gutka, chhalia and naswar.
The list also included expired medicines, Indian-origin goods and harmful food products prohibited under the Import Policy Order 2022.
Customs Enforcement Karachi also disposed of narcotics, prohibited items and unusable goods as part of the operation.
The ceremony was attended by the collectors of Customs Enforcement and Customs Airports Karachi, along with senior officials from the Sindh Rangers, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Sindh Police.
FBR Reaffirms Crackdown on Smuggling
Customs officials said counterfeit, expired and hazardous products posed serious risks to public health. They added that preventing smuggling and illegal trade remained a priority.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said the operation reflected its commitment to combating smuggling and illicit trade while protecting consumers from harmful and counterfeit products.
Authorities said such enforcement measures were aimed at safeguarding public health and protecting government revenue.
